Veterinarian

Exciting Opportunity – Southwest Veterinary Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian!

Are you looking to practice exceptional medicine in a collaborative environment where your interests and growth matter? Southwest Veterinary Hospital in Bakersfield is your perfect match!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Team Environment - Join our 3 doctor team, where collaboration thrives and difficult cases become learning opportunities for everyone.
• Pursue Your Passions - Develop your unique clinical interests while having access to colleagues with diverse specialties.
• Work-Life Balance That Actually Exists - Enjoy a 4.5-day work week with Sundays off and rotating Saturdays.
• Ideal for New Graduates - Outstanding surgical mentorship and supportive learning culture.
• Client-Focused Practice - Be part of a team known for exceeding client expectations and garnering exceptional reviews.

State-of-the-Art Equipment:

Our modern facility features digital radiography, ultrasound technology, digital dental imaging, high-speed dental equipment, and a comprehensive in-house Idexx laboratory.

Impressive Benefits Package:

• Competitive base salary up to $120,000-$160,000 + (based on experience) with production incentives
• Up to $40,000 sign-on/relocation bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision & more)
• 401k with employer matching
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Paid professional memberships and license renewals
• Malpractice coverage

Live in Beautiful Bakersfield:

Enjoy affordable California living with all the perks! Our central location puts you just 2 hours from Pacific beaches, Los Angeles culture, and stunning national parks. Experience mild weather, sunny days, and housing costs that won't break the bank.

Ready to join our team?Complete an application & visit our website!

Qualifications: Graduate from an AVMA-accredited college or successful completion of ECFVG/PAVE certification program

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on easyhiring.pro. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.